get one of the TNC guys ... they take sweet pics

https://www.rx8club.com/showpost.php...ostcount=12378

guess who is in the first picture :)

smexyy

here's a picture of the ones in question. There was just one of the three that I didn't have and it was the non-standard size. I'll get some better data tomorrow so we're talking apples to apples... hell it could also be Dave's way of saying he's too fuggin busy to get everything in the shop done in the time being requested too.

http://www.shellware.com/images/gaskets.png

markryan22... I may take my son's POC geo stanza down there tomorrow and if all goes well leave it parked in the lot for the next couple days. If I end up going that route maybe we could make a run up later on in the week (or weekend) during a more convenient time.

The Synapse BOV is welded and installed. :rock:

That would be the T25 inlet gasket, second from the left.

Well just got back from a 3 week business trip and am excited to see that this Dyno Day is coming along great! Sound like we're gonna have a GREAT time :rock:

I will be coming from CT (New London area) that Friday evening (probably leaving around 6ish), planning on staying down in there for Friday and Saturday night, so let me know if anyone else will be around to hang out and show me some sights. (Actually will be getting there Friday night, so that may be too late for you guys to be out :chicken: )

Anyone coming from my direction that evening that wants to run together let me know.

(And hopefully my carpc will be finished by then)

Question for you locals, where’s a good hotel to stay at near the shop, that’s also near other fun things (bars, girls, etc)?

yeah just keep me posted, the 9-10th I have to go do a exit physical from the army but other then that should be good to go.

I have some good/bad news:

I can't make it this day. There is about a 90% chance I'll either be in Switzerland or somewhere over the Atlantic flying back.

The good news I suppose is there is an open slot. Work is willing to reimburse me for this as a non-refundable investment.

L337, you can handle this however you want. Give my spot straight up to the next guy or charge him for it and use my deposit for meet expenses - give aways/hot dogs/whatever.

Let me know the best way to settle up deposit wise.

Looks like there is a good possibility that we could all get on the dyno. I'll be there with cash in hand. Jeff, I will be getting my first data log out to you this weekend. I'll be bringing my cameras for the event as well. This is gonna be epic.

From The Cobb website. Deleted some things, full version here http://www.cobbtuning.com/info/?ID=3474

Dyno Tuning Checklist

1st = Mechanical Issues

You need to make sure you are tuning a healthy engine.
We suggest you complete a compression test prior to your tuning appointment.

2nd = MAF, Turbo, Vacuum Lines, & Intercooler Systems

Make sure that your intake, vacuum lines, and intercooler piping are sealed when under vacuum and sealed when pressurized like when running full boost. This is super critical especially if the vehicle is using a MASS AIR FLOW sensor to meter air. A vacuum leak after the MAF sensor, but prior to the turbo will make the engine run leaner. A boost leak after the turbo, but before the engine will make the engine run richer. Major leaks can usually be found while dyno tuning because the data will look incorrect, but minor leaks are very difficult to find so please pressure test these parts of your intercooler system.

Make sure you have secured all of your vacuum lines and your intercooler piping so they do not blow off at the tuning appointment.

Make sure all of the bolts are tightened, in particular, the exhaust system bolts. An exhaust leak prior to the turbo will lose power and make part throttle tuning almost impossible.

Make sure the blow off valve properly lubricated, seals tight, and is functioning properly.

Be sure to use the proper oil feed and return lines and that they are installed properly.

Turbo shaft play. You cannot expect a turbo to operate properly if has worn excessively, have the turbo rebuilt or buy a new one.

3rd = General Pre-Tuning Maintenance

Make sure all fluid levels are up to par; this includes engine oil, anti-freeze, transmission fluid, differential/transfer case fluid, brake fluid, clutch hydraulic fluid, etc.

Alignment and wheel balancing, the vehicle must be able to drive straight if it is to be tuned on a chassis dyno.

Bleed the coolant system before you come for the appointment. If your engine has an overheating problem, DO NOT come for the appointment. Because we cannot tune a car that is overheating.

The vehicle must be streetable and the driveline and drivetrain systems must be in tact and safe, if you have any clicking CV joints then repair them prior to the tuning appointment. Be sure to inspect your wheel bearings as well. The same stresses that your vehicles sees on the street are seen on the chassis dyno, although a failure on the chassis dyno puts your vehicle and the tuner/calibrator in a very unsafe environment until the vehicle and chassis dyno come to a complete stop.

Inspect and replace your fuel filter (if need be), any blockage in fuel flow to the engine will cause pre-mature fuel pump wear and can lead to engine damage if the fuel filter clog causes a lean burn condition. Make sure that you have the proper fuel octane and enough fuel to complete the tune. If you want a tune for race gas, we suggest you schedule two different tunes because your engine will most likely be heat soaked after the pump gas tune and will need significant time to cool off. Fuel Pumps, you should not have installed the fuel pump if you see dirt, debris, or rust in the tank. If there is rust in the tank, replace the fuel tank. You will starve the engine of fuel if you leave junk in the fuel tank.

If your engine oil and filter have been run for more than 3,000 miles, please replace the filter and your engine oil.

If your spark plugs (& wires) have more than 5,000 miles on them (if they are copper plugs) or 15,000 miles on them (if they are iridium/platinum), please replace them with new ones. Be sure to gap them appropriately and to use a small amount of anti-seize when installing the new spark plugs. Bring extra spark plugs, during tuning it is possible to foul the plugs to a point where they will need to be replaced. New spark plugs are NOT included in the tuning rate.

Make sure you have appropriately functioning brakes on the vehicle that are suited for your power level. We drive each vehicle we tune on the street after the dyno tune to verify proper operation. We should feel safe riding in your car after the tune.

IF YOUR VEHICLE IS OVER 5 YEARS OLD, we highly suggest you remove your fuel injectors and have them cleaned and calibrated by an injector cleaning facility like DeatschWerks, RC Engineering, or WitchHunter, Since the tuner/calibrator is only metering the Lambda (Air/Fuel Ratio) from one location the assumption is that all fuel injectors are flowing the same rate. If you have one poorly flowing fuel injector, then it is possible to further damage your engine by completing a dyno tune.

If your vehicle is over 5 years old or is driven in a humid oceanic environment, we suggest you clean your engine grounds and grounding attachment points. A vehicles electrical signals need to be as clean as possible so the ECM has good signals coming in and going out. The engine harness should have no exposed wires. Also, do no twist and tape wires together. Take the time to properly crimp or solder them together!

Battery/Alternator - Make sure these items are strong and operating properly.

Check Engine Lights or Codes - Do not come for a tuning appointment if you a check engine light is on. Please have this problem diagnosed and fixed prior to your appointment

ShellDude, karstman7, Motomouse, Gdawg522 - you are all on the waiting list ... I just found out that I will have to be out of the country, so I will not be able to make this ... my slot is opening up.

I will take you in order of the waiting list until Monday, so get in touch with me. Starting Monday at 12:01 AM, the first one of you to call dibs gets the spot ... I will need the money in my paypal account. Please include your phone number in the PM so we can discuss it.

Thanks

karstman7, has contacted me .... ShellDude, since you are the only one above him, you have until 12:01 Monday to contact me until I assume that everything went through with maxxdamigz fine ... and I give my spot to karstman7

I have not heard from maxx, ss. Absent his feedback I'm happy to take your spot. Please hold it for me.

okay ... I am holding for now ...

here she is guys... pig rich atm ... getting some pretty good backfires.... I need to do a little bit of work with my BOV -- we pulled the synapse temporarily and am using an rx7 bov -- need to get the synapse anti-stall adapter...

The 28th can't come quick enough.

http://www.shellware.com/images/rx8/boosted.PNG

Shell, I sent you my paypal info, I will confirm when I receive it on here...

settled up... I owe someone $60 to pick up the difference for switching your spot to FI. I am already an MMCS customer so no further surcharge is necessary.

payment receipt confirmed ... Shell officially has my spot ...

Francesco ... please update the list accordingly

Shell, I would say that you can prolly bring the $60 there ... I assume it is going to MM for the extra work associated with tunning a turbo ... you may wanna contact him as I know Francesco is out of the country at the moment. EDIT: I just saw that max was FI as well so I guess this works out for you too ... see below for my reasoning


karstman7, I would assume that maxxdamigz is out of touch b/c he is out of the country ... you may be getting a free ride since he said his company refunds him the money ... but bring $200 in cash just to be safe

Updated list is as follows (since l337fpc is out of the country) MOST LIKELY ... don't blame me if this ends up being wrong:

1) L337fpc - NA
2) Hockey RX-8 - NA
3) invasion08 - NA
4) Scarslett - NA
5) treceb - NA
6) DoubleGoose - FI - Greddy Turbo
7) markryan22 - FI
8) ShellDude - FI
9) karstman7 - NA

Waiting List: In case a slot opens
1) Motomouse
2) Gdawg522

Guest List (For the meet!)
1) lepichichi
2) adamwzl
3) rjoker215
4) elysium19
5) alz0rz
6)
7)
8)

I don't have a PM so I would hope you're not waiting for a response from me. My deposit was $270.40. That's $100 dyno, $160 FI tune, and 4% paypal. If the setup is that you reimburse me my deposit, that's what it is. Paypal is maxxdamigz@hotmail.com.

Now, if you would owe the additional $200 for not being an MM customer, that goes to L337 or MM (whoever L337 says gets it). If you need me to confirm payment received, send me a PM and I'll try to stay in the loop for the next couple days.

didn't realize we were all PM bound. My inbox tends to run about 99% full anyway.

Maxx, if you find an NA replacement (I already paid Stinksause's spot) then it makes sense that I cover the difference for FI.

I'm already an MM customer so no issues there. It's just a matter of knowing who to send the $60 + 4% paypal or w/e to.

engine might be going..might have to give my spot up unfortunately. we'll see what happens

Andre/Francesco - you can add me to the list of people that will be there. Not quite ready to start using my Cobb yet, but I'll be there. Woooo

ok, things are happening. put me on the wait list for getting a tune. can't give away too many details quite yet.

I already stated that work is reimbursing me for this so I'm not actively looking for a replacement. I would be careful though. Buying someone's NA spot and paying for an FI tune is not the same thing. Technically, if you took an NA spot and show up with an FI car, you owe MM the difference. Granted, you can probably just fork over the cash.

Hey alzorz - want my spot?

And I'd be more than happy to pay Jeff or whomever the difference. It's not like it is the first time he's dyno'ed and tuned my car.

Have a nice trip.